Graduate Certificate of Disaster Management

Information valid for students commencing in 2014.

JCU Course Code	109611
Version	2
Course Type	Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8)
Faculty	Science and Engineering

Award Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree at this or another university, or Other qualifications or experience recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Science and Engineering as equivalent to the above.
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements	Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule 1 of the JCU Admissions Policy.
Additional entry requirements	Interview (by invitation) for applicants without a Bachelor degree.
Post admission requirements	For flexible delivery options, computer and internet access is required.

Credit points	12 credit points as per course structure
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Must hold current Senior First Aid certificate at the time of graduation

EV5607:03 Disasters: Policy to Practice

EV5612:03 Disaster Planning and Preparedness

EV5613:03 Disaster Response and Recovery

EV5614:03 Leadership in Disaster Management

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Eligibility	Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy and associated procedures.
Maximum allowed	6 credit points
Currency	Advanced standing will be granted only for subjects completed in the 4 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 7 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course.
Other restrictions

Award title	GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Approved abbreviation	GCertDisasterMgt
This is a joint degree	No
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable
Special Awards	Not applicable